LAKE COUNTY — Kids of the Ronan Boys and Girls Club got the opportunity of a lifetime on Oct. 5-9 as they were invited to Florida to witness a NASA rocket launch in person. A new program partnered with NASA and funded by the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA), “Students To Launch” reached out to the spectrUM Discovery Area with the University of Montana back in July. According to the spectrUM Discovery Area Director Jessie Herbert-Meny, the hands-on science center in Missoula had applied for a grant that allowed them to become a NASA Community Anchor this last year to build upon NASA’s resources and help share them wit...
POLSON — Register and vote on Nov. 8 and then sit back and wait for the losers to claim a rigged election. If you are tired of campaign ads, just wait. But not for long. They will probably start up again on Nov. 9. Good income for papers, radio and T.V. See’s Candy will be available again star...
ST. IGNATIUS — Fall colors are painting our landscape, Enjoy the cool weather and beauty that surrounds us. Menu: Wednesday, Oct. 19: dinner at 5:30 - barbecue pork, potato salad, orange dream salad, rolls, strawberry crisp Friday Oct. 21: lunch at noon - fish, veggies, rice fruit, lemon bars ...
POLSON — On Oct. 3, all Democrat and Republican candidates from HD 12, HD 15, HD 93 and SD 8 were invited to participate in a political forum hosted by the Montecahto Club. Of the nine total candidates, five were able to attend the forum, with Jill Read presenting prepared answers for Linda Rekst...
POLSON — On Oct. 3, the Polson City Council discussed the potential use of TIF or Gas Tax funding to improve and repair roads throughout the town. City Finance Officer Kim Sassaman presented to the council a potential application for the Gas Tax Distribution Program by the state, which required a re...
LAKE COUNTY — After eight years on the bench, Justice of the Peace Randy Owens has decided to leave the position at the end of his term. This leaves locals Michael Larson and Rick Schoening as the two candidates for the nonpartisan position. Each answered questions to help voters better understand thei...
POLSON — The City of Polson is in the process of gathering materials to erect a park exclusively for small dogs, 20 pounds or less. The whole project got its start thanks to local Wanda Heintz, who has three small dogs under ten pounds and has struggled to find appropriate places to take them ...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center is busy with many fall activities. The Fall Bake Sale and Yard Sale will be this weekend. We have many tasty items for the Bake Sale and numerous fall/winter items in the Yard Sale. Activities: Bake sale - Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come ...
RONAN — Moving into fall, we hope all are enjoying the cooler days and the beautiful fall colors. The Mission Valley Senior Center has a number of things planned for fall. Starting in October bingo will be played every Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. Come for lunch and stay for the fun. Also on Saturda...
POLSON — I shop early for Christmas. We will have See’s Candy by the box for sale again starting at the end of October. It’s never too early to get a head start by treating myself to one candy a day for the next 60 or so days. I’m ordering three boxes for me. My wife will have to wait...
